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Through 20 years of diligent research I have gained a unique insight and understanding of the ongoing geopolitical shift towards a multipolar world. I have extensive knowledge of Eurasia, South America, Africa and the U.S.. I am able to assess geopolitical events and provide a very clear understanding of what those developments mean in the context of the vast global changes now unfolding.
Why China's Rare Earth Export Controls Are So Effective
China's leverage comes from controlling multiple steps in the supply chain:
Stage China's Position
Rare earth mining Large global share
Separation and refining Dominant
Rare earth metals/alloys Dominant
NdFeB magnet production Dominant
End-use component ecosystem Extensive